Thursday, October 11, 2012

The tripod is an accessory
no photographer or filmographer should do without. If you are having difficulty
choosing which is best, consider the Benro S-Series, a new collection here at
Super Digital City. Already a trusted name among professionals, Benro has been
creating advanced tripods and heads since 2002. Within the collection we have
the Video Tripod Kits, Video Monopod Kits, and Video Heads. What sets this
collection apart from other tripods and monopods is the focus on video shooting
as opposed to photography--thanks to fully adjustable heads, sturdy pan and
tilt lock levers, and integral leveling platforms for smooth shooting.

The S-Series Tripod and
Monopod Kits mark the "eighth-generation design of single leg tubes and
flip lever lock mechanisms." The kits are available in aluminum alloy and
carbon fiber, both providing rigidity and excellent torque resistance. The kits
come in multiple sizes, and adjustable leg angles offer extra flexibility--even
in tight spaces. Quick-lock leg levers allow for fast height adjustment, no
fumbling required. How securely will it hold your camera? With several lock
levers for adjustments, there is no need to worry about the safety of the
camera.

As for the S-Series Video
Heads, expect a compact and light-weight performance. They are built on a magnesium
alloy flat base which is compatible with almost any tripod, monopod, ball
adapter, or slider. But of course they are the perfect addition to a Benro
product. A pan drag-lock lever allows the user to adjust tension and lock the
head on a 360 degree pan movement, while a tilt lever allows for a full front
to rear axis.

The Benro S-Series provides
videographers with equipment ideal for any shoot. With quality products that
offer smooth filming and easy adjustments, the hardest part will be deciding
which model to choose.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

We spend a lot of time talking about
photography lighting equipment, shooting techniques, and buying
advice. But now that you have taken hundreds of photographs, how can
you protect them against copyright infringement? In an online,
digital world, stealing photographs has become even easier. What steps can
you take to protect your work?

First, copyright your photos. In
the U.S., no action is even required. It happens automatically when
the photo is created. But, if you want extra protection,
photographers can file photos with the U.S. Copyright Office.

Photographers who have their own
website can make photocopying more difficult with either hidden
layers or tiling. Both require changes to your website's HTML code.
To create hidden layers, place the image behind a transparent
foreground image. The online image will appear normal, but when a
user tries to save it, the file will be the blank foreground image
instead. To tile, break the image into smaller image tiles. It will
look like a continuous picture, but when a user tries to save, they
will save one tile image at a time.

Create a watermark to increase
copyright protection and to receive credit even when someone uses
your photograph. The only downside is that it can distract from the
image, and if it is too subtle, it can be easily covered up.

A watermark alternative is to
create a frame around the photo with your name and other details.

Store copyright information in the
image file's metadata. This can be done through most picture editing
software programs.

The best action is to quickly identify
infringement and take action. You can search for your image on the
web using Google's image search, TinEye, or Digimarc.